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Charlotte Danielson's Teaching Framework; Looking at Real Classrooms
See what the Framework components look like in action in real classrooms in this unique and unprecedented resource to help teachers and administrators. Packed with 106 real classroom examples, this program features powerful observations from various grade levels and disciplines. During the classroom observations, users have the opportunity to listen as Charlotte critiques the instructional strategies shown in each video, then explains how they relate to components of the Framework. If a picture is worth a thousand words, this program is an invaluable resource for teachers using the Danielson Framework.
(7.5 Hours of Video - 10.5 Hours Completion Time)

The Danielson Framework: 22 Components of Great Teaching
Drawing on years of research and personal experience, Charlotte Danielson presents commentary on each one of the 22 Framework components. Charlotte offers teachers a coherent collection of practical classroom strategies and techniques to help enhance their skills in each component area. In this thought-provoking presentation, Charlotte explores why each component is important and how they work together to define "good teaching." Using an array of examples, Charlotte examines the challenges teachers face in achieving a "distinguished" level for each component.
(3 Hours of Video - 4.2 Hours Completion Time)

Teacher Evaluation Using the Danielson Framework
Combining detailed commentary from Charlotte Danielson with "practice" observations of teachers, this program provides school administrators and mentors with an innovative way to improve their skills. Charlotte examines the critical aspects of teacher evaluation, and then challenges educators to practice by observing video of real teachers in the classroom. This comprehensive mix of theory and practice provides administrators and mentors with the perfect tool to confidently evaluate teaching - then provide meaningful feedback to improve teacher practice.
(Estimated at 8 Hours of Video - 11.2 Hours Completion Time)

Assessment for Learning: Innovative Ways to Check for Understanding
Are your students reluctant to tell you they don’t understand something? EI's Assessment or Learning program was created to provide you with the skills needed to uncover what your students know, what they still need to learn, and how to use assessment as a tool for learning.This program will provide you with the knowledge to create, develop and conduct a full range of high-quality classroom assessments. The program features an array of experts including Rick Stiggins, founder of the Assessment Training Institute, plus real classroom examples.
(4 Hours of Video - 5.6 Hours Completion Time)

Mastering Curriculum Mapping & Instructional Design
Do you have a plan for teaching lessons at an appropriate pace, while still covering all
of the appropriate standards? Is your plan designed with the right indicators and checks for comprehension? Mastering Curriculum Mapping and Instructional Design is a powerful online program for teachers and administrators who want to acquire the essential planning skills needed to design instruction that is structured, aligned to standards, and interesting to the students. The program features acclaimed author Jay McTighe who discusses why essential understandings are critical components for every lesson.
(5.5 Hours of Video - 7.7 Hours Completion Time)

Teaching the ESL Learner
With the increase of diverse students in regular classrooms, teachers often feel overwhelmed. This practical program uses an extensive amount of classroom video to provide teachers with a broad array of techniques to successfully integrate English language learners into their classrooms. Strategies include the use of “think alouds”, special graphic organizers, and numerous other communication techniques that insure predictability and foster the proper classroom environment for all students - regardless of their native language.
(5 Hours of Video - 7 Hours Completion Time)

The Five Practices of Highly Effective Classrooms
Educational Experts Bob Marzano, Harvey Silver and the late Richard Strong share their ground breaking research and identify the five teacher practices that have had the greatest effect on student achievement. Packed with helpful ideas for both teacher and administrators, this online program relies on the research used to develop “The Thoughtful Classroom” program – used successfully by thousands of schools across North America
(5 Hours of Video - 7 Hours Completion Time)

Brain Based Instruction
Understanding how the brain processes information can be the key to increasing learning, memory and retention. Drawing on decades of research, Dr. Marcus Conyers and Dr. Donna Wilson show you how to create brain-based lesson plans and classroom activities. Learn how to "chunk" classroom instruction and use modeling to increase comprehension. Watch as Dr Wilson teaches real students how to successfully use a “systemic search approach.”
(4 Hours of video - 5.5 Hours Completion Time)

Visual Tools & Graphic Organizers
Renowned author and national expert David Hyerle presents his award winning research on "Thinking Maps and Visual Tools". Learn how to implement the eight visual tools that utilize
student's fundamental cognitive skills - such as comparing, contrasting, sequencing, classifying and cause-effect reasoning. Drawing on decades of experience, Hyerle explains how to use graphic organizers to help students improve their basic reading and writing skills, while enhancing their ability to problem solve.
(5 Hours of video - 7 Hours Completion Time

Adolescent Literacy The Middle School Years
Learn how to use innovative word study techniques - then create assessments that accurately measure comprehension. Visit "literacy rich" middle level classrooms to see first hand how arranging physical space can help facilitate differentiated literacy instruction. Real classroom video is used throughout the program to show you how to create lessons that utilize reading strategies within the content areas. Listen, as a panel of experts provide you
with a step-by-step approach to designing and implementing a successful remediation program for struggling adolescent readers.
(7.5 Hours of Video - 10.5 Hours Completion Time

A Guide to Differentiated Instruction
Explore the planning and major considerations needed to deliver differentiated instruction.
This course will teach you how learning styles, intelligence, ability and interest can all be used to develop effective student groupings and tiered assignments. Learn to create lessons that encourage students of all ability levels to use higher level thinking skills. Hear how concept mapping, graphic organizers and learning assessments (in both formative and summative formats), affect differentiation.
(7 Hours of Video - 9.8 Hours Completion Time)

Preventing Student Cheating and Plagiarism in K-12 & Higher Education
Academic honesty is the bedrock of education. Rich with examples of student cheating, this program is a guide to implementing preventive measures that protect honest students, while deterring those that are not. Gain an understanding of how students use the internet to cheat, and what you can do about it. Also discussed are "Paper Mills", teacher vulnerability, and detecting/tracing plagiarism. Learn to foster an atmosphere of trust and respect while maintaining academic honesty.
(3 Hours of Video - 4 Hours Completion Time)

Effective Teaching in Diverse Classrooms
Learn how to design lessons that connect with students and energize classroom instruction. This program provides teachers with a five phase approach that encourages students to operate independently and in groups. Watch master teachers scaffold instruction, interface with students, and demonstrate powerful research-based stategies. This program is based on the awardwinning CREDE pedagogy(Center for Research on Education, Diversity and Excellence.)
(10 Hours of video - 14 Hours Completion Time)

Teaching Strategies to Supercharge Your College Classroom
This faculty development program provides college professors/instructors with the teaching strategies they need to be successful in the classroom. The program includes a laundry list of researched-based teaching techniques that engage students and improve learning outcomes. Learn how to write a syllabus, set up a cohesive lesson plan, and choose assessments. Hear how active learning strategies can increase student engagement – then watch real college instructors in action as they use these strategies in actual classrooms.
(5.5 Hours of Video - 7.5 Hours Completion Time)

Leading Learning Communities
This online program is based on the landmark NAESP publication “Leading Learning
Communities: Standards for What Principals Should Know and Be Able to Do” Twelve educational experts, including Roland Barth and Richard Elmore, examine the recommendations and standards set forth in the publication. The experts discuss why setting high expectations, creating a culture of learning, actively engaging the community, and using multiple sources of data are the essential qualities of a successful instructional
leader.
(12 Hours of Video - 16.5 Hours Completion Time)

The School Leadership Toolbox
A collection of educational experts, including nationally acclaimed author Phil Schlechty, offer practical advice on a variety of school leadership topics. In addition, practitioners provide a first hand perspective on the daily challenges faced by today's school leaders. The School Leadership Toolbox keeps administrators on top of their profession by giving them practical information and clear solutions on topics like high stakes testing, curriculum development, facility planning, and motivational strategies.
(7.5 Hours of Video - 10 Hours Completion Time)

School Law 101: Reducing Liability, Litigation and Other Potential Problems
Clearly presented and useful to school administrators, this powerful online program focuses on legal issues confronting today's educators. The program was designed to give you an easy way to gain a working knowledge of school law. Examining issues like dress codes, student records, zero tolerance, student suspensions, due process, student searches and
much more, this program will be allow you to deal with the day to day problems - without getting yourself into legal problems. The program features an array of experienced administrators and school law experts, including attorneys from the renowned Walsh Anderson law firm.
(13.5 Hours of Video - 19 Hours Completion Time)

Dynamic School Leadership: Transforming Your Campus Culture
What are the characteristics of a great school leader? This program begins with a compelling presentation by educational expert Michael Fullan. Dr. Fullan discusses his research on the qualities of successful leaders and then provides you with a blueprint to start the difficult "school change" process. The second part of the program provides users with an in-depth look at the struggles real school administrators overcame to transform their campus culture. A panel of experienced leaders offers insight into the need for personal integrity, team building, professionalism and leading by example.
(3.5 Hours of Video - 5 Hours Completion Time)

Urban School Leadership - Community Partnerships
Urban school leaders face unique challenges. This program provides urban administrators with a collection of compelling case studies from successful schools in New York City.br /> Learn how the urban school leaders featured in this program overcame great challenges by developing a shared vision that inspired commitment from teachers and students. Hear how these leaders worked collaboratively to engage parental support and establish community-based learning opportunities. Students that attended these schools also share their first hand experiences.
(5 Hours of video - 7 Hours Completion Time

Meeting the Challenge of Urban School Instructional Leadership
National expert Charlotte Danielson, and an array of successful NYC school administrators,
provide you with strategies to succeed as an urban school instructional leader. Charlotte discusses teacher evaluations and defines “good teaching”. Experienced urban school principals recommend an action driven plan that will help you stay focused on creating continuous improvement in teacher performance and student achievement.
(4 Hours of video - 5.5 Hours Completion Time)

Middle Level Leadership
Six middle school experts from the"National Forum" discuss school reform initiatives from the last twenty years. Combining detailed research with real life examples, each panel member describes the essential elements that make up successful middle school leadership. Moving from theory to practice, the later sections of the program feature detailed case studies from four award winning "Schools to Watch." Learn how interdisciplinary approaches and a three-prong vision for academic achievement contributed to the success of these high performing middle schools.
(10 Hours of Video - 14 Hours Completion Time)

Instructional Leadership in Practice
This unique program uses video-based simulations to recreate common problems school leaders are likely to face throughout the school year. Users are asked to consider the instructional implications, and then select a course of action based on what they observe in the video. Get feedback on the possible consequences by a panel of experienced instructional leaders. This program will arm every school administrator with the knowledge needed to establish a culture that emphasizes instruction, learning and student excellence.
(5 Hours of video - 7 Hours Completion Time)

How to be an Effective Principal Mentor
The growing emphasis on creating professional learning communities means
that the role of a mentor is more important than ever. Fred Lindley, author of “The Principal Mentor” explains how to build a professional relationship and become an enduring influence for new teachers and administrators entering the field. Offering help and advice can be a delicate process. Learn how to express empathy, encourage collective decision making, and confidentially brainstorm to achieve better results.
(3 Hours of video - 4.2 Hours Completion Time)

The History of Education
Today’s educational historians examine the key ideas, persons and events that have shaped the history of the educational system. Dr. Tom Jandris analyzes each major period in the evolution of public schools against a broader backdrop of world events. Combining a historical perspective with pertinent commentary,Dr. Howard Johnston examines the process that has lead to the contemporary middle school. In addition, experts explore thehistory of the “Inclusion” movement and the evolution of writing instruction.
(2.75 Hours of Video - 4 Hours Completion Time)

Embracing Data: A Roadmap to School Improvement Gains
With an increasing amount of data available to teachers and administrators, understanding how to use this information is more important than ever. Drawing on years of expert experience, Michael Schmoker lays out a clear vision for developing a culture of “data awareness.” Victoria Bernhardt provides teachers with a step by step approach to creating a school portfolio. Giselle Martin-Kneip and Ted Repa attempt to motivate veteran teachers by showing them how to analyze and and mine data to target specific student needs.
(7 Hours of Video - 9.8 Hours Completion Time)

School Technology: How Digital Innovation is Transforming Teaching and Learning
With two of the nations leading experts, this invaluable program will give you a broad-based perspective on how technology will change teaching and learning in the coming decade. Learn what acclaimed author Alan November believes are the three skills that will be essential for survival in the new knowledge economy. Hear why renowned speaker Ian Jukes believes that student process skills will endure while content will become disposable. Transforming theory into practice, the last module of the program includes powerful real classroom examples of teachers integrating technology into their classroom lessons.
(4 Hours of Video - 5.5 Hours Completion Time)

Choosing the Right Schedule - Teaching in the Block
How does a change of schedule impact teaching and learning? How do you choose a schedule that best fits your school? Which teaching strategies work best in a longer block of time? All of these questions are answered for you in this comprehensive program on block scheduling. Listen to scheduling expert Robert Lyn Canady as he articulates the pros and cons of each schedule type. Learn from principals who have been on the “block” for over a decade. Hear how experienced teachers improved student achievement by altering
lesson plans and learning activities to accommodate longer class times.
(11 Hours of video - 15.4 Hours Completion Time)

Breaking Ranks - Revisited
“Breaking Ranks: Changing an American Institution” is one of the most acclaimed documents of its time. Written in the late 90’s by NASSP and the Carnegie Foundation, this publication provided a comprehensive roadmap for middle and high school improvement initiatives. EI's online program reviews all of the recommendations set forth in the original document to determine which ones have been most enduring. The program features a “Who’s Who?” lineup of national experts. Each expert evaluates one of the twelve chapters from the original document. Experts include, Robert Marzano, Gordon Cawelti, Phil Schlechty, Will Daggett, Kit Marshall and many more.
(24 Hours of Video - 33.5 Hours Completion Time)

Managing the Defiant Child
This program was originally developed for parents, but has proven to be equally effective for classroom teachers. Dr. Anthony Scannella, a former principal, teacher and certified medical psychotherapist, provides you with practical strategies to manage defiant children. Understanding a child’s basic psychological needs can often be the key to unlocking the communication barrier. Dr. Scannella offers insights into why children misbehave, establishing rapport, and saying “No”. Unlike other programs that focus on behavioral theory, this program is very “hands on” offering a full menu of practical strategies that work with most defiant children.
(2.5 Hours of Video - 3.5 Hours Completion Time)

Teaching the ADD / ADHD Student
Attention Deficit Disorder is a real and debilitating illness that affects millions of children. This program will help you understand how to identify ADD/ADHD children and what you can do to effectively teach those that suffer from this disorder. Hear how common sense approaches have helped ADD/ADHD students become better organized and able to interact with other students. A thorough review of the pros and cons of medication, versus behavioral modification and setting rules for ADD/ADHD children can be challenging. Learn how to change undesired behavior by responding appropriately when an incident occur.
(2.5 Hours of Video - 3.5 Hours Completion Time)

School Terrorism & Contagious Diseases: Understanding the New Threat
With events like 9-11, living in this world seems more dangerous now than ever before. We know statistically that our schools are safe - but those “one-in-a-million” horror stories lead us to ask ourselves, “Are we as prepared as we can be?” This program is designed to assist schools and communities in preparing and responding to homeland security threats that include terrorism, chemical, biological and radiological weapons. In addition you will learn how to deal with the greatest public health threat faced by schools today- naturally occurring contagious diseases.
(5 Hours of video - 7 Hours Completion Time)

Positive Behavior Support In Action
The content in this powerful online program is not theoretical, but rooted in practical and simple action. No special knowledge or implementation is necessary as teachers can follow the "PBS blueprint" without radically changing the way they are already teaching. The program is packed with real classroom video found nowhere else. These engaging classroom shots will show you great real-life examples of how to handle any situation.This is not long-winded theory, but practical things your teachers can do right now.
(2.5 Hours of Video - 3.5 Hours Completion Time)

Violence Prevention and Safe School Planning
Are schools safer today than 30 years ago? Listen as school violence expert Dewy Cornell answers the question by providing you with a spellbinding presentation and historical perspective on school violence. Then, building security experts walk you through how to design your school to be a welcome yet secure environment. Law enforcement officials and FBI negotiators teach you how to survive in the event your students are taken hostage - and exactly how to handle dreaded bomb threats. This program is a must for every district developing or updating their comprehensive school safety plan.
(14 Hours of video - 19.5 Hours Completion Time)

The Inclusion Breakthrough: Practical Ways to Integrate Students with Special Needs
This handy resource starts with an introduction to inclusion. Educational consultant Cathy Hamilton provides a passionate account of how and why inclusion evolved. You will learn how special education teachers can pair with general education teachers to improve classroom instruction while promoting high achievement for all students. This dynamic program uses expert analysis and real classroom examples to illustrate how to collaborate in planning lessons, how to group students and how to use a “team teaching” approach.
(6 Hours of Video - 8.4 Hours Completion Time)

Mastering RTI : A Step-by-Step Approach
While Response to Intervention (RTI) is gaining momentum across North America, many educators continue to have questions about thiscomprehensive acedemic and behavioral intervention process. This online program provides teachers and administrators with step-by-step guidelines for implementing RTI. A well trained RTI team can offer teachers a wealth of effective ways to target specific skill deficits in their students before they fall too far behind. This informative program is also ideal for administrators who want to implement or improve their school's RTI practices and procedures.
(7 Hours of Video - 9.8 Hours Completion Time)

Effective Intervention Assistance Teams
This program presents a process for finding interventions for struggling students using a rich collaborative course of action. Watch each step demonstrated and listen to real case studies. Learn how to get to the root cause of a student’s learning problem, how to involve parents in the process and how to involve the student himself. If caught early, there is much we can do as professionals to keep students from falling behind.
(2.5 Hours of Video - 3.5 Hours Completion Time)

A Roadmap to School Indoor Environmental Quality
This course explores indoor environmental quality (IEQ) for schools. The content is also applicable to other workplaces and homes where IEQ may be an issue. Learn the basics of IEQ and what factors affect it. Participants will learn how to identify, prevent and resolve IEQ issues including: mold and moisture problems, chemical exposure, asbestos, radon and much more. Users will discover the chilling impact negative IEQ can have on student and teacher performance.
(4 Hours of Video - 5.6 Hours Completion Time)

Community of Caring
This character education program was codeveloped with the Kennedy Foundation, and is based on the “Community of Caring” curriculum that has been successfully used in schools for over two decades. Based on the five core values of Caring, Trust, Respect, Responsibility and Family, this program illustrates how you can implement a character education program in your school. Discover how teachers in Community of Caring schools have successfully changed the culture of an entire school system by using the five values to create a warm, friendly, and respectful classroom environment.
(18 Hours of Video - 25 Hours Completion Time)